Re: First gear

[Erik Miner <axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mine used to do that a lot, at 2500 miles it will still do it a 
little bit. Try preloading the shift lever before pulling in the 
clutch it seems to help. Also make sure the clutch is adjusted 
correctly ( see owners manual) also I think if the engine oil is 
overfilled it seems to shift
harder. But it will get better. Also maybe warm the bike up a bit 
longer ( but not so long as to melt anything ) before taking off? But 
it will get better.

Erik

Hot Dawg!

>My ST now has 800 miles on it, and has gone through 500-mile
>service, and it still doesn't want to come out of first gear
>when it's cold.  The symptoms are that for the first mile or
>two of riding, it's nearly impossible to upshift out of first.
>When I do manage, there's a fairly significant clunk.
>
>Additional information: if I'm stopped, it's fairly easy to do
>most of the time.  And once I upshift the first time, there's
>rarely a problem after that.
>
>Suggestions anyone?
>
>-Patti
>
>P.S.  Is Bitch Dawg taken yet?
>
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